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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.43, 11,778.62 and 2,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.43, 11,778.62 and 2,009.05 is: 3,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.43 : 11,778.62 = 2,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.43/11,778.62 = 2,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.43x = 11,778.62 × 2,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.43x = 23,663,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663,797.02/7,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.56

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